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Eric Rohmer's 'The Marquise of O' & 'Full Moon in Paris' Dated for Blu-ray[teaser]Two dramas from the French director will arrive on Blu-ray in October. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Film Movement is preparing 'The Marquise of O' & 'Full Moon in Paris' for Blu-ray on October 6. 'The Marquise of O' - Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1976 and directed by Eric Rohmer, the film is set in 1799 during the Russian invasion of Italy. A young widow, The Marquise (Edith Clever) lives with her parents in the fort her father commands. In the midst of battle, the Marquise is abducted by a group of rowdy soldiers and nearly taken advantage of when the Russian commander Count F (Bruno Ganz) rescues her. Later, the Marquise realizes she is pregnant, though she cannot decipher how the circumstance came to be. The Marquise pens a letter to the newspaper announcing that she will marry the father, whomever he may be, should he only present himself. 'Full Moon in Paris' - Louise (Pascale Ogier) is a young interior designer bored with her life in the sleepy suburbs with her live-in boyfriend. So she moves back into her Paris apartment during the week, balancing the boyfriend, a best friend and a bad boy musician who catches her eye at a party. Eventually even the sophisticated and aloof Louise cannot untangle herself from the emotional realities of her various romantic encounters. Decades after first impressing critics and audiences alike, 'Full Moon in Paris' remains a modern, wry observation of youth and love. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for each Blu-ray is $34.95. You can find the latest specs for 'The Marquise of O' & 'Full Moon in Paris' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where they are indexed under October 6. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Fri Jul 17, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Samsung Launches JS7000 4K SUHD TVs with HDR Support, Prices Start at $1,300[teaser]Three more SUHD TVs have been released. [/teaser] Samsung has announced its latest series of SUHD 4K displays. The JS7000 series is available in 50-inch, 55-inch, and 60-inch screen sizes. "The JS7000 SUHD TV will allow more people than ever before to enjoy breathtaking picture quality from Samsung's best TV ever," said Bill Lee, Vice President of TV Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. "In addition to featuring breakthrough display technology, this 4K ultra high definition television features a new Quad-Core Smart TV platform that allows consumers to access and play their favorite content seamlessly from almost any device." All three TVs use flat-screen LCD LED panels with a resolution of 3840x2160. Likewise, the SUHD displays feature nano-crystal technology to support High Dynamic Range content and expanded colors. In addition, the sets are powered by Quad-Core Processors running the Tizen smart TV platform. The JS7000 series now joins the previously released JS8500, JS9000, JS9100, and JS9500 SUHD TVs. Samsung's 50-inch ($1,300), 55-inch ($1,600), and 60-inch ($2,100) JS7000 4K TVs are now on sale. Source: SamsungPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 04:00 PM PDT by: -
Integra Unveils New Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Receivers, Prices Start at $800[teaser]Several receivers with next-gen audio support have been revealed. [/teaser] Integra has detailed the latest additions to its home theater lineup. The DTR-40.7 ($1,400), DTR-30.7 ($1,100), and DTR-20.7 ($800) all include immersive object-based audio capabilities. All three receivers are 7.2 channel models with 4K HDR video support and HDCP 2.2 compliancy. The premium DTR-40.7 is Dolby Atmos-enabled and DTS:X ready (via a future firmware upgrade) and boasts 175 watts per channel at 6 Ohms, 110 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms, and a premium 384 kHz / 32-bit hi-grade AKM 4458 DAC. Meanwhile, the DTR-30.7 is also Dolby Atmos-enabled and DTS:X ready, and offers 100 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms and 170 Watts at 6 Ohms. Finally, the Dolby Atmos-enabled DTR-20.7 offers 65 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms and 115 Watts at 6 Ohms. An exact release date for the receivers has not been announced. Source: IntegraPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
'The Ultimate James Bond Collection' Blu-ray Amazon Exclusive[teaser]Another 007 Blu-ray boxed set is on the horizon with a new bonus disc and a space for SPECTRE. [/teaser] MGM/UA will be releasing 'The Ultimate James Bond Collection' on Blu-ray on September 15 and only at Amazon. 'The Ultimate James Bond Collection' features all 23 iconic Bond films together in one Blu-ray box-set, which includes a 24th space for SPECTRE and, for the first time, digital copies of the collection. Also included is a new bonus disc exclusive featuring "Everything or Nothing", a 90-minute documentary on the untold story of 007 and a pocket-sized James Bond 50 Years of Movie Posters book including the best posters from Dr No through to SPECTRE. This collection will be exclusively available at Amazon. You can find the latest specs for 'The Ultimate James Bond Collection' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under September 15.Posted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'That Night' Blu-ray Slated for August[teaser]The romance starring Juliette Lewis and C. Thomas Howell is now up for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'That Night' for Blu-ray on August 11. Set in 1961, this bittersweet coming-of-age story about special friendships, first love and a long summer night changes the lives of three people forever. Starring Academy Award-nominee Juliette Lewis, C. Thomas Howell and Helen Shaver. Jeffrey Lyons of "Sneak Previews" calls this "wonderfully performed! Tender and touching," and The Los Angeles Times calls it "Marvelous. Magical. Luminous." Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'That Night' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
20th Century Fox Preps 'Sommersby' for Blu-ray[teaser]The drama starring Richard Gere, Jodie Foster, and Bill Pullman is now up for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'Sommersby' for Blu-ray on August 11. Set after the civil war, a man returns home several years after he was presumed dead. He arrives armed with ideas and vigor, and soon brings his town back to prosperity and turns his once bitter marriage into a passionate romance. despite his many accomplishments, suspicions arise that Jack Sommersby may not be the man he says he is, after all. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Sommersby' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
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HBO Now Arrives on Android Devices and Amazon Fire Tablets[teaser]HBO's standalone streaming service is now available on more platforms. [/teaser] HBO and Amazon have announced the arrival of HBO Now for Android devices (Android OS 4.1 and later) and current generation Fire tablets. The premium streaming service initially launched exclusively on Apple devices. "If there's one thing Fire TV and Fire tablet customers are telling us, it's that they love to watch their favorite movies and TV shows. This is why the team is doubling down on adding great new movies and TV shows for Fire TV and Fire tablet customers—in less than five months we’ve added over 700 new channels, apps, and games to Amazon Fire TV, and over 300,000 apps are now available on Fire tablets," said Steve Rabuchin, Vice President, Amazon Appstore. "HBO has produced some of the most groundbreaking and award-winning TV shows and movies, and we are excited to introduce HBO Now on Fire tablets and soon on Fire TV." HBO NOW allows users to watch every episode of every season of HBO’s original programming, hit movies, documentaries, sports and exclusive comedy specials separate from a traditional cable or satellite subscription. The service offers more than 2,000 popular series and movies, including 'Game of Thrones,' 'True Detective,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Girls,' 'Veep,' 'The Wire,' 'Divergent,' 'X-MEN: Days of Future Past,' 'Neighbors,' and 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.' In addition to Android and Fire tablet support, HBO Now will also be available on the Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and Android TV products in the coming weeks. An HBO Now subscription currently costs $15 per month. Sources: Amazon, VarietyPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
'Team America: World Police' Special Edition Bound for Blu-ray[teaser]The patriotic puppets will save the day on Blu-ray in October. You can pre-order the disc here. [/teaser]In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Bros. is preparing 'Team America: World Police' for Blu-ray on October 13. Popular Broadway actor Gary Johnston is recruited by the elite counter-terrorism organization Team America: World Police. As the world begins to crumble around him, he must battle with terrorists, celebrities and falling in love. Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Team America: An Introduction; Building the World; Crafting the Puppets; Pulling the Strings; Capturing the Action; Miniature Pyrotechnics; Up Close with Kim Jong-Il; Dressing Room Test; Puppet Test; Deleted/Extended Scenes and Outtakes; Animated Storyboards; and 2 Theatrical Trailers. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.98. You can find the latest specs for 'Team America: World Police' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under October 13. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 08:00 AM PDT by: -
Michael Cimino's 'The Sunchaser' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The crime drama starring Woody Harrelson is now up for pre-order. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing 'The Sunchaser' for Blu-ray on August 11. A young L.A. doctor who's going places. A bitter street kid going nowhere. They're worlds apart but their destinies collide in director Michael Cimino's compelling road odyssey The Sunchaser. Woody Harrelson plays Michael Reynolds, a wealthy doctor. But Michael's fast-track life detours when a desperately ill patient (Jon Seda of 'Dear God' and '12 Monkeys') kidnaps him at gunpoint. Across highways and backroads, kidnapper and hostage seek a legendary Navajo healing place while a manhunt closes in on them. Specs and supplements have not been detailed yet. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $14.99. You can find the latest specs for 'The Sunchaser' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 11. Order the Blu-rayPosted Thu Jul 16, 2015 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Prime Day: Headphones, Speakers, Tablets, and Monitors Up to 70% Off![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select electronics! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Prime Day Promotion, Amazon is running a special sale on several gear items exclusively for Prime members. Fire HD 6 - $79 (20% off) Fire HD 6 Kids Edition - Currently $129 (13% off). V-MODA Crossfade M-80 Vocal Noise-Isolating Headphone - Currently $70 (70% off). Bose SoundTrue Headphones On-Ear Style - Currently $80 (47% off). Philips NC1/27 Fidelio Noise Cancelling Premium Headphones - Currently $199 (34% off). Theatre Box - 360-Degree 3D-Sound Portable Speakers - Currently $179 (40% off). Acer G226HQL Bbd 21.5-inch Full HD Widescreen Display - Currently $96 (26% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to staytuned to High-Def Digest for more Prime Day sales!Posted Wed Jul 15, 2015 at 04:30 PM PDT by:
